The Bhakti Vinyasa Project (BVP) is a unique and transformational yoga and musical journey. Through an original choreographed yoga practice, weaving sophisticated asana sequencing, heart opening movement, intentional mantra and breathwork, the BVP creates an unforgettable transformative practice like no other. |
Dance with me
in this burning room
while sweat drips from my body
and strength kindles the radiance
within me.
Dance with me
in this place where tears form and
pass like cleansing waves.
Dance with me my Sweet Lord.
Take my hand,
catch my smile,
hold my heart,
set it free,
laugh with me.
Dance with me
in passion and fear;
in life and joy and pain.
Dance with me
for the sake of the dance;
For the pure bliss of oneness
and the victorious strength of love.
-Poem by Emily Kinsman
(reflection of her musical yoga
journey)
in this burning room
while sweat drips from my body
and strength kindles the radiance
within me.
Dance with me
in this place where tears form and
pass like cleansing waves.
Dance with me my Sweet Lord.
Take my hand,
catch my smile,
hold my heart,
set it free,
laugh with me.
Dance with me
in passion and fear;
in life and joy and pain.
Dance with me
for the sake of the dance;
For the pure bliss of oneness
and the victorious strength of love.
-Poem by Emily Kinsman
(reflection of her musical yoga
journey)
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What is the Bhakti Vinyasa Project (BVP)?
The Bhakti Vinyasa Project is an experimental and innovative project focused on exploring
and integrating the power of asana, music, mantra, and movement.
Who are the BVP?
Over the past 3 years, the BVP has consisted of its founder Kristin Luna Ray
(www.KristinLunaRay.com) and her husband Joshua Canter, in collaboration with various
musicians and teachers throughout the United States and Costa Rica. Luna, a recording
artist, kirtan leader, and inspirational singer-songwriter, is also a devoted yoga practitioner
and teacher. Through her moving and inspirational lyrics, which have been the foundation
of her work, along with her understanding of both music, sound vibration, and yoga, she has
developed a model with the BVP which has unique and diverse qualities compared to the
average live music with yoga class.
The BVP has also been co-founded by Katy Knowles. Katy’s inspiration and career began as
a professional dancer. Her understanding of mindful movement has been an integral part of
the BVP. Katy is also a senior-yoga teacher, and an owner of a family of 4 studios in
Cincinatti, Ohio, called yoga hOMe. (www.yogahome.net)
Why is the BVP unique?
The BVP creates an energetic alchemy that intentionally weaves appropriate mantra,
music, teachings, and a sophisticated asana sequence making each class powerful and
memorable for the practitioner. The BVP has been traveling across the US and Costa Rica
the past 3 years. Playing at yoga studios, retreat centers, fundraisers, and festivals the BVP
has woven into a multitude of settings throughout the US and Costa Rica.
How is Service ("Karma Yoga") an integral part of the BVP?
The Bhakti Vinyasa Project begins on the mat in the class. From there, it spreads out to the
world. Service is an important element of the BVP. Luna and Joshua are the co-founder of
the CREER Service Organization (www.creerbelieve.org), a non-profit focused on building a
bridge of support to villages in Costa Rica, where they both live during the winter months of
each year (www.TrueNatureCommunity.org). The BVP gives a portion of its proceeds of
each event to a local charity of choice, chosen at the time of booking by the studio that hosts
the BVP.
How do you bring the BVP to your studio or contact us?
The BVP continues to tour in 2010 and is interested in coming to your studio.
If you are interested in bringing the BVP to your local studio or potentially teaching with
Luna in one of the BVP classes please contact us at kristinraymusic@yahoo.com.
Namaste.
The Bhakti Vinyasa Project is an experimental and innovative project focused on exploring
and integrating the power of asana, music, mantra, and movement.
Who are the BVP?
Over the past 3 years, the BVP has consisted of its founder Kristin Luna Ray
(www.KristinLunaRay.com) and her husband Joshua Canter, in collaboration with various
musicians and teachers throughout the United States and Costa Rica. Luna, a recording
artist, kirtan leader, and inspirational singer-songwriter, is also a devoted yoga practitioner
and teacher. Through her moving and inspirational lyrics, which have been the foundation
of her work, along with her understanding of both music, sound vibration, and yoga, she has
developed a model with the BVP which has unique and diverse qualities compared to the
average live music with yoga class.
The BVP has also been co-founded by Katy Knowles. Katy’s inspiration and career began as
a professional dancer. Her understanding of mindful movement has been an integral part of
the BVP. Katy is also a senior-yoga teacher, and an owner of a family of 4 studios in
Cincinatti, Ohio, called yoga hOMe. (www.yogahome.net)
Why is the BVP unique?
The BVP creates an energetic alchemy that intentionally weaves appropriate mantra,
music, teachings, and a sophisticated asana sequence making each class powerful and
memorable for the practitioner. The BVP has been traveling across the US and Costa Rica
the past 3 years. Playing at yoga studios, retreat centers, fundraisers, and festivals the BVP
has woven into a multitude of settings throughout the US and Costa Rica.
How is Service ("Karma Yoga") an integral part of the BVP?
The Bhakti Vinyasa Project begins on the mat in the class. From there, it spreads out to the
world. Service is an important element of the BVP. Luna and Joshua are the co-founder of
the CREER Service Organization (www.creerbelieve.org), a non-profit focused on building a
bridge of support to villages in Costa Rica, where they both live during the winter months of
each year (www.TrueNatureCommunity.org). The BVP gives a portion of its proceeds of
each event to a local charity of choice, chosen at the time of booking by the studio that hosts
the BVP.
How do you bring the BVP to your studio or contact us?
The BVP continues to tour in 2010 and is interested in coming to your studio.
If you are interested in bringing the BVP to your local studio or potentially teaching with
Luna in one of the BVP classes please contact us at kristinraymusic@yahoo.com.
Namaste.
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